What is your carbon foot print?

Environmental effects has been a big theme even before our new president announced that he was investing billions of dollars into environmental programs and upgrades. But the term carbon foot print is usually equated with our personal self or our own life style. Right? No!! Think about where you work, or if your a business owner, think about your companies usage. How much paper gets copied each day? How many paper coffee cups used to be thrown in the trash? How many employees are traveling by car and plain, and to what extent? If its an action that requires energy within your company, then it is almost guaranteed to contribute to the carbon footprint of your company.

So, you ask, why should I care? and your probably thinking you have more important things to think about such as your bottom dollar. That's exactly right IT'S ABOUT YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR!!! That's why you should care. In the long run, it will save your company thousands of dollars. It makes sense that if your using less energy, that less money will be going out of your pocket. Right?


Productivity: There has been studies done on this area in which employee productivity has gone up due to increased day lighting, more flexibility in air comfort, and lowered health risks due to VOC off gassing.

Cost Savings: There's been debate with how much going "green" really saves a company. There is no standard calculation for this, and it really depends on where a company started at and where they are finishing. Are you willing to make major changes? Or is it just minor? As a manager or owner, you have to think of the longevity of these savings. Of course this savings turns into increased revenue for the company.
Expanded Business Opportunities: More and more businesses are only conducting business with other businesses that produce green products. As we move more and more into the popularity of being "Green", more businesses will be forced to be apart of these trends, and your customers will expect that what they are receiving is environmentally friendly as well. For example, we're are seeing companies like McDonald’s use bio-degradable hot cup holders. Even the car industry is recognizing that the consumers are buying more and more of the energy saving automobiles.

Attract & Retain great employees: Today’s workers want to be part of companies that are not only successful but also environmentally responsible. This means being apart of a company that takes obvious steps to help the environment. Many of the incoming workforce from universities around the country feel that this is a significant part of what they are looking for in there new careers.

This is a new era, and as business owners, we must keep up with these changes in order to be successful. Not only does it benefit your bottom line, it helps the environment.